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On The Independents, I had the opportunity to discuss the GOP’s effort to reach the black community. As FreedomWorks’ Outreach Director, I’m extremely familiar with liberal criticism of conservative efforts to recruit black Americans into the freedom movement.

In response to the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s (NRSC) pledge to “continue to fully support Thad Cochran” in the Mississippi GOP runoff, FreedomWorks for America President Matt Kibbe called on the national party organization to encourage Senator Thad Cochran to concede.

Last night, the freedom movement won some important electoral primary victories. In Georgia’s 11th District, Barry Loudermilk, a true champion of limited government, education freedom and market-centered health care solutions, came in first in his race with 39 percent of the vote, and is headed to the July 22nd runoff. In Georgia’s First District, Dr. Bob Johnson also made his way to the July runoff.

This week, the GOP Executive Committee in South Carolina unanimously voted to reject Common Core standards. The resolution, which can be viewed here, is a huge step forward in the fight against Common Core.

Demographics matter, and after the disappointing 2012 election results, the GOP has decided it may be a good idea to focus on growing the party by reaching out to the youth and minority communities. Ignoring certain demographics will continue to hurt the party, as will ignoring key issues. Just like during the 2012 campaign cycle, the GOP is leaving out a key issue that could not only grow the party, but more importantly, could help millions of children receive a better education. I'm referring to school choice.